Fender Standard Precision Bass Short-Scale Owner Manual - Page 14

between the pickup and the bottom of each string when pressed at the last fret. Note: Pickups set too close to the strings can cause false tones and loss of sustain. 6. Adjust Intonation The bridge allows length adjustment of each string to ensure proper intonation. For optimum results, the se adjustments should be made when the strings are in new condition. Tune the bass. Set the pickup selector switch to the neck pickup position and the tone and volume control at the maximum settings. Check the intonation of each string with an electronic tuner by playing the open string harmonic at the 12th fret and comparing this note with the note produced by fretting the string at the 12th fret. The pitch should be the same + or -1 cent (1/100th of a semitone). If the fretted note is sharp, the string must be lengthened by moving the saddle back. This is done by turning the appropriate intonation adjustment screw at the rear of the bridge clockwise. If the fretted note is flat, the string must be shortened by moving the saddle forward. This is done by turning the adjustment screw counterclockwise. After each adjustment, retune and repeat the test and adjustments until the harmonic and the fretted note both produce the same pitch. 12